The Reds made it 4-1 in the seventh on a two-out homer by Rece Hinds. Jakob Junis started the inning in place of Smith and was greeted by a single by Matt McClain. Jose Trevino grounded into a double play, but Hinds, the No.9 hitter, homered to center.

Cecconi's Efficent Outing. Stephen Vogt admitted before the game that he knew Cecconi hadn't been fully stretched out yet to get deep into the start. However, that didn't matter,

With Ben Lively sidelined indefinitely with a right flexor tendon strain, Slade Cecconi got the first chance to fill the open spot in the Guardians’ starting rotation. The Guardians liked what they saw and then some.